Texas Department of Insurance
www.tdi.state.tx.us - Consumer Helpline 1-800-252-3439
Application ProceduresIn order to be considered for a position with the Texas Department of Insurance(TDI), submit one State of Texas Application for each vacant position for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Fill out application completely.
The disclosure of your Social Security Number(SSN) is optional on the State of Texas Application. If questions are not applicable, enter "NA". Do not leave questions blank. Your application should clearly describe how you meet the minimum requirements (education, experience, and knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position. You may attach a separate sheet(s) to specifically explain how you meet each of the knowledge, skills and abilities requirements listed in the the job posting. Resumes and attachments will be accepted for whatever additional information they contain, but not in place of a completed application. In the Employment History, all items such as title, employer, starting and leaving dates, supervisor's name and phone number and summary of experience must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. IF AN APPLICATION IS DEEMED INCOMPLETE, THE APPLICANT WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED. Job posting notices will show the salary or salary range for a position. If a position notice shows a single salary for a position, that is the salary that will be offered. Salary ranges indicate the minimum and maximum salary that may be offered for a position depending on experience of the selected candidate. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. CST ON THE JOB POSTING CLOSING DATE. POSITIONS POSTED 'UNTIL FILLED' WILL BE CLOSED AT THE DISCRETION OF TDI. Applications can be mailed to the Texas Department of Insurance, Human Resources Division, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701, or faxed to 512-475-1864. Applications submitted via the Internet at HumanResources@tdi.state.tx.us will be accepted if dated and received during the open posting period and will be subject to a personal signature if called for an interview.
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BACKGROUND CHECKSIn accordance with TDI policy, TDI will conduct background checks on external final candidates for sensitive positons and internal final candidates moving to sensitive positions. DISQUALIFICATION An individual who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position for which he or she has applied or is being considered for promotion, reassignment, or transfer may be disqualified for employment in that position.
Evidence of a criminal conviction or other relevant information obtained from the criminal history record information shall not automatically disqualify an individual from employment with TDI. Consideration of such information shall be in conformity with applicable federal and state statutes.
Human Resources will determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether an individual about whom such information has been obtained is qualified for employment based on factors that include, but are not limited to:
If TDI receives criminal history record information during the pendency of any proceeding in which a conviction is not final, TDI reserves the right to make an employment decision before the conviction is final, if failure to do so would be impractical or detrimental to TDI. In determining whether a conviction is final for the purpose of this policy, TDI shall exercise its discretion in accordance with all relevant federal and state statutes. NOTIFICATION An applicant who has been rejected for employment based on information obtained from the criminal background check will be notified in writing by Human Resources. In addition, for background checks conducted by Human Resources, a copy of the investigative information, and a summary of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) will also be sent to the applicant. The notice provision does not alter the at-will status of TDI employees.
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Please be aware that information submitted to TDI may be subject to public disclosure, upon request, pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. For further information please read our Open Records Policy and Privacy Policy. For more information contact: HumanResources@tdi.state.tx.us Last updated: 04/13/2007 |
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